Abstract [en]

The aim of this study was to examine which sources people turn to in order to find information about food and diets. Another aim was to find out how reliable people thought the various sources to diet – related information was. The method used to collect data was a web-based survey which was published on the writers private Facebook page. The total number of respondents was 48, between the ages of 18 and 55. The results showed that the most reliable source of information, was not the most likely first hand choice that the respondents would turn to, in order to find information.

The conclusion of this study was that it is necessary to continue research among the public regarding their views on credibility of their sources of information, not least on the internet